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• Single Parent by Choice Support Group (Q1 2026)

  • Start
    01/08/2026
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  • End
    03/05/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    13

  

  Single Parent by Choice Support Group

  Description: This support group is for current LGBTQ+ single parents and for prospective parents planning to become single parents by choice. We discuss the joys, concerns, questions, even frustrations of being an LGBTQ+ parent, PLUS doing so without a partner. Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy, and safety to interact. This group is facilitated by a licensed therapist from Lavender Therapy.

  Registration is now closed, we will host this group again later in 2026.

  Dates: Thursday, January 8th | Thursday, February 5th | Thursday, March 5th
  Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET
  Cost: $40 per person for non-members | Free for Rainbow Families Members
  (If you are not a Rainbow Families' member and would like to be considered for a fee waiver, please reach out to us at info@rainbowfamilies.org.) 

  Additional Terms & Conditions:

  • This support group is a closed group, so registration for this three-series of sessions closes at 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 7th.
  • All sessions are virtual and open to participants nationwide.
  • Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy, and safety for participants.
  • No refunds will be issued after the start of the first session.
  • Dates and times may be subject to change; any changes will be communicated immediately. 
  • Please see Rainbow Families' full Terms & Conditions located on our website (https://rainbowfamilies.org/rules-and-terms/).

  

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• Grief & Loss Support Group (Winter 2026)

  • Start
    01/27/2026
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  • End
    03/31/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    18

  Grief & Loss Support Group

  Description: Grief and loss as it relates to family building is often not discussed, or worse, dismissed. This is particularly true for the LGBTQ+ community. This group, facilitated by a deacon in The Episcopal Church who is also a community member, helps explore paths to healing, coping, and more. Sessions are held monthly in 3-month cycles. Like all Rainbow Families support groups, this is a safe and welcoming space.

  Dates: Tuesday, January 27th | Tuesday, February 24th | Tuesday, March 31st
  Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
  Cost: $40 per family for non-members | Free for Rainbow Families' members.
  (If you are not a Rainbow Families' member and would like to be considered for a fee waiver, please reach out to us at info@rainbowfamilies.org). 

  Additional Terms & Conditions:

  • Registration closes at 5:00 PM ET on Monday, January 26, 2025
  • All sessions are virtual and open to participants nationwide.
  • Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy, and safety for participants.
  • No refunds will be issued after the first session.
  • Dates and times may be subject to change; any changes will be communicated immediately.
  • Please see Rainbow Families' full Terms & Conditions located on our website https://rainbowfamilies.org/events/.

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• Divorced & Separated Support Group

  • Start
    02/02/2026
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  • End
    12/07/2026
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    13

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  Divorced & Separated Support Group

   The Divorced & Separated Support Group is a peer-based, informal support group for divorced or separated LGBTQ+ parents going through divorce or separation (or who already are divorced).    Non-parents are welcome to participate, with the understanding that discussions will include topics of parenthood & divorce/separation.

  This is an excellent  opportunity to come together as a community to discuss and share resources, laugh and learn about commonalities and differences, as well as dig deeper into the experiences that unite us.    Meetings held virtually.

  Available to participants nationally.  Rainbow Families membership not required
  first Monday of every month, 8:00pm ET
  
  NO COST for Rainbow Families members | $40 for non-members 

  
  

  
  

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• Nurturing Belonging in Interracial Adoptive Families

  • When
    03/04/2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  Nurturing Belonging in Interracial Adoptive Families

  Wednesday, March 4th 7:00 - 8:00 PM

  Interracial adoption adds layers of complexity to a child’s experience of identity, culture, and belonging. In this workshop, adoptee and scholar Tony Hynes, Ph.D. draws on research insights and personal lived experience to guide families and professionals through the realities that children in interracial and transracial adoptions often navigate.

  Together, we will explore how race, culture, and adoption intersect—and how these intersections shape a child’s developing sense of self. Topics will include identity formation, navigating environments where a child may be racially isolated, responding to bias or racialized comments, and the importance of connection to a child’s birth culture and community. Participants will learn practical ways to build racial awareness within the family, support healthy identity development, and create a home environment where children feel seen, safe, and understood.

  This webinar is a collaboration between Rainbow Families and C.A.S.E.

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• QPOCX at Ratón de Biblioteca | The Library Mouse

  • When
    03/14/2026
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010

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  QPOCX at Ratón de Biblioteca | The Library Mouse

  Sunday, March 14th 3:00 PM
  GALA Hispanic Theatre
  3333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010
  Tickets: $12 per adult, $10 per child

  Join Rainbow Families' QPOCX group for a meet-up at the GALA Hispanic Theatre on Sunday, March 14th at 3:00 PM for their bilingual performance of Ratón de Bibilioteca (The Library Mouse). Register here with Rainbow Families, and use the link in your confirmation email to purchase tickets. This event is an opportunity for parents of color and their families to connect. 

  "This charming play is about the clash between an intellectual library mouse and a street gang of mice that teaches children to respect differences and appreciate books."

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• Great Wolf Lodge Weekend in Baltimore, MD

  • Start
    03/20/2026
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    4:00 PM
  • End
    03/22/2026
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Great Wolf Lodge Baltimore, 1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway Perryville, MD 21903

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  Great Wolf Lodge Weekend in Baltimore, MD

  Friday, March 20th 4:00 PM Check-In
  Sunday, March 22nd 11:00 AM Check-Out
  Great Wolf Lodge Perryville/Baltimore, MD
  1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway
  Perryville, MD 21903
  Discount Price - $379 per night for a Family Suite

  Reservations must be made by March 5, 2026 to receive the discount from Great Wolf Lodge Baltimore. Space is limited and Rainbow Families members can register starting December 15th while non-members can register starting January 1st. 

  Rainbow Families is heading back to Great Wolf Lodge in 2026, but this time we are headed to the brand new lodge in Perryville/Baltimore, MD! Join us for a fabulous weekend getaway with your family and Rainbow Families. Enjoy the wonderful indoor waterpark and explore countless activities for the whole family while ensuring your family isn’t the only LGBTQ+ family at the park. 

  Rainbow Families has secured a courtesy block for our families at Great Wolf Lodge Baltimore for Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Each family is responsible for making their own reservations and is financially responsible for room fees, meals, taxes, and any add-on services you wish to take advantage of at the lodge. The special discount price is $379 per night for a Family Suite.
  

  Rainbow Families will be creating an activity and meals schedule for all participating families. These voluntary events provide an opportunity for families to connect and our kids to play together. We have also secured a large cabana in the indoor water park for all families to enjoy on Saturday, March 21st. The schedule of activities and meal times will be available soon!

  Once you register with Rainbow Families you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for how to make your reservation with Great Wolf Lodge Baltimore. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ted Lewis at ted@rainbowfamilies.org.

  
  

  
  

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• Kite Festival Meet Up

  • When
    03/28/2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Washington Monument Grounds

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  Kite Festival Meet Up

  Saturday March 28th, 2026

  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Washington Monument Grounds, 15th St NW, Washington DC.

  
  

  Join us for a fun family event in the park! Bring a picnic blanket, some snacks, and your kites and enjoy this wonderful DC tradition with other Rainbow Families. We will meet on the grass in front of the Washington Monument Lodge. Some rainbow kites for everyone to use will be provided, but please bring your wonderful flying cometas. Smithsonian Metro stop is the closest to the Monument Grounds.  

   

  *NO FEES REQUIRED, BUT REGISTER YOUR INTEREST*

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